Maintenance Supervisor - MET 26102

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency; Halifax; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Metropolitan District in Halifax, NS is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance of assigned units and lead a team. The role involves planning daily work, coaching staff, and enforcing performance standards to keep properties in good repair.

The successful candidate will have a Red Seal Journeyperson certification with supervisory experience, extensive knowledge of building codes, and experience with plumbing, carpentry and electrical systems. Travel within HRM may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have Red Seal Journeyperson certification with at least three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience inspecting single and multi-unit residential construction and applying building codes.
• Knowledge of plumbing, carpentry and electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of maintenance procedures and applicable acts/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise maintenance staff, plan daily work schedules, conduct reviews, and administer discipline.
• Deliver building programs, supervise contractors, monitor KPIs, and manage budgets.
• Perform monthly building inspections and ensure life-safety compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of building codes and regulations to ensure safe, habitable buildings.
• Contribute input to capital and operating budgets.
• Participate in after-hours and on-duty manager responsibilities.

Skills

Red Seal Journeyperson

Supervising diverse staff

Building regulations knowledge

Planned maintenance procedures

Education

Red Seal Journeyperson certification (Nova Scotia)

Tools

Yardi Property Management

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Metropolitan District

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Full Time, Permanent
Union Status: Excluded
Competition # MET 26102
Closing Date: October 23, 2026

The Opportunity

Under the direction of Property Hub Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that their assigned units are maintained in a good state of repair. Furthermore, the incumbent must provide supervision to their work unit through planning daily work schedules, coaching, conducting performance reviews and administering discipline, when appropriate.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Post Certificate of qualification under the Apprenticeship and Tradesman's Qualifications Act of the Province of Nova Scotia or interprovincial certification (Red Seal Journeyperson certification) with at least three years' supervising diverse employee groups, including non-unionized and unionized staff.
• Experience in inspection of single and multi-unit residential construction, as well as a thorough knowledge of, and competency in, the interpretation and application of various building regulations and codes.
• Good knowledge of building construction and maintenance repairs with specific knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
• Excellent knowledge of planned maintenance procedures as well as an awareness of building codes, municipal by laws, Provincial Acts and Regulations such as Workers' Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and appropriate fire/life safety regulations and the Collective Agreement.

Nice to have

• Experience in Yardi Property Management software
• Possess current Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications.

The Fine Print

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.

This position requires a valid driver's license and use of a work vehicle. Travel within the HRM county is required.

Responsibilities

• Effective delivery of building programs and projects by meeting Key Performance Indicators, monitoring and controlling outcomes, measuring financial forecasting, and communicating status, supervising, and holding employees and service contractors accountable, acquiring goods and services, administering contracts, and inspecting deliverables for compliance.
• Supervise staff including selection, training, Safety compliance assigning work, conducting performance reviews, and administering discipline. Promote training and skill development among staff.
• Participate in after hours and other on-duty manager responsibilities.
• Perform and document monthly building inspections in accordance with established guidelines, property life safety systems inspections and compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable building codes, legislation, and regulations. Determine the appropriate course of action to ensure repairs are undertaken and to ensure the buildings are maintained in a safe and habitable condition.
• Provide input into the capital and operating budgets through the identification of needs and required work.
• Other assigned duties.

• Salary: $69,082.36 - $81,221.56 Annually (TE 25)
• Schedule: 35-hour work week

Full-time permanent employees also receive:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and pension
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time and additional leaves
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know. If you're part of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify when applying.